Medical Assistant - MA - Podiatry
Core
Provides basic direct patient care and administrative support in an outpatient podiatry clinical setting.
Role type
Medical Assistant (Podiatry)
Builds
Patient examinations, minor procedures, and clinical workflow
Domain
Healthcare / Podiatry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs measurement, patient ambulation assistance, aseptic dressing application, lab specimen collection, electronic medical record documentation, medication review, inventory management, equipment disinfection
Preferred skills
Specialty training program completion, 1+ years related experience, Basic Life Support certification
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, Midas reporting tools
Responsibilities
Take vital signs and assist patients with ambulation and examination preparation; Assist providers with minor procedures and supply setup; Document patient information and complete medication reviews; Collect and prepare lab specimens; Perform high-level disinfection and sterilization of equipment and exam rooms; Inventory and order clinical supplies; Reinforce patient treatment instructions and report safety incidents.